What on earth can I wear to my wedding?

[purplewithred]

DP and I plan to marry. One sticking point in setting the date is me finding something to wear.

This is a late, second marriage and I don't want a weddingy wedding dress. Definitely more Camilla than Kate.

I am 5' 2", about a 10 on a good day, in my early 50s. Better in a scoop or v-neck than a high neckline. Summer-ish colouring so blues etc; definitely not yellows or coral or salmon or nude. I am always cold so no flimsy wispy things unless I can wear long johns underneath!

Budget - extravagant.

Suggestions?

Damsel in a dress

ghost dyed to order - lots of others around

these are not extravagant though!

Ghost is pretty but my bum would be about 10" from the floor; damsel in a dress - that front pleat is a cunning disguise, will mould round my spare tyre nicely, definitely worth a look.

more extravagant ideas welcome!

something a bit different

temperley

www.net-a-porter.com/product/357704?cm_mmc=LinkshareUK--0RpXOIXA500--Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=0RpXOIXA500-rm4liDRWZW9lx9CjKo0.0w Issa do lovely with ruching dresses]]

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No such thing as a late marriage. It's obviously the perfect time for you and your DP and I wish you every happiness

Do you want short or long dress?

Structured or not?

Dress and jacket or coat or other cover up?

Is wedding formal /informal? Religious or civil? Reception?

Why not go for something unique?

too weddingy?

similar in red

Firstly - congratulations! Secondly - would any of these suit?

This one? or this or this if you want to go v.simple and use a wrap to keep warm.

Or this or this for a touch of drama. Also second tethersend's Vivienne Westwood recommendations - the fit on her clothes is superb.

Thank you for the ideas. You'll have me married yet!

Definitely need something with a bit of structure, floaty mid length stuff tends to drown me. really like the Issa on net a porter and the fab scarlet Vivienne Westwood but that is a bit more glam and eveningy than I was thinking of. Likely to be civil ceremony and daytime reception, fairly formal as dp will be wearing his army mess uniform complete with glittery buttons and medals.

Lots to think about!

Ooh love the lela rose and Alessandra rich!

We most certainly will! Although, as it's to a man in regimentals, I don't know why you haven't already!

How about this?

Would recommend a visit to Browns Bride on South Molton Street.

Love Tethersend's first VW suggestion

Monsoon do some nice ones - pretty, but not OTT.

This one would impress your guests while you make your vows.
This VW dress is a lovely colour
possibly too wispy
Roland Mouret.

yes v much congrats - this is lovely VW

Would never have thought to look at VW, she really is good on the floppy tummy stuff isn't she? That impressive Skaist-Taylor is cool too. I think it's going to have to be a lovely London trip to Browns + Harvey Nicks. Rather exciting!

This also lovely

Would def go for gold label over red label if you can- the cut and structure make it worthwhile.

Ooh VW is fabulous and I never knew

Seems to me that gold button and medals are the perfect excuse for a very glam outfit. No one should upstage the bride , middle aged or not !!!

Check out actress Helen Worth's dress she got married this weekend it's rather tasteful.

Second marriage think she is in her 50s or 60s she looked very nice.